February 6, 2009

What a silly name. Silly but catchy.Have you been to one? I've found that they're hit-or-miss. One visit I'll have a moist and luscious and flavorful burger (I usually go for the turkey burger), and the next, I'll be served a dry hunk of yuck (not worthy of being called a burger at all). However, as far as burger chains go, one of my qualifying standards is that they have a pepperjack cheese option. Fuddrucker's is one of the few that does, so I can't stay mad.

Other good aspects? They toast the bun and have a toppings bar with all the lettuce, tomatoes, and jalapeno peppers anyone could ever want. Oh, and they have brown mustard, which is also an important part of my ideal burger.

Yep, my dry-burger rage has completely fizzled out now.

Meanwhile, some of you asked about the brand of mandoline that I used for my sweet potater chips. It's an Orka, which is apparently an extremely obscure brand--they don't even have a website. Mambalaya got it for $20 at TJ Maxx, and yes, it's a little rickety, but so far I have zero complaints.

Reminder: You have one more week to send me your cinnamon goodness. I haven't received a lot of entries, but the ones I've gotten have been stellar. Keep 'em coming!

For a party I threw years ago, I set up a 'fixings' bar for burgers. Someone at the party commented that it was just like Fuddruckers. I took that as a high compliment! Brown mustard is definitely a must.

I had one bad experience at a Fuddruckers back in TX and I've never given them another shot. We do have one here in CA now very close to our house. Maybe it's time I give them another try! I do love a toasted bun on a burger. My 'burger lovin' 15 year old son would love it if I took him there!

Everyone goes nuts for In 'N' Out Burger here in CA, and trust me, they are overrated.

Thanks for the post. If there was any guarantee that our burger would look like your photo, I'd be there today!

The Fuddruckers around here closed out when Red Robin moved in. Too bad, a little competition is a good thing. I always held back from saying their name ... even now, I just know it would come out wrong! :-)

i used to go to fudruckers a lot cause it was right across the street from my old job. i hated that job more than anything so i think i have negative memories because of it! i should give them another shot...

Ah the fudd's! I am with you- hit or miss, mostly miss. When they first opened they were a hit in our town. Loved the grilled buttery buns but I think they have gone downhill in the last 20 years. We have five guys here which is popular but I really like Red Robin's burgers, very juicy!

Hey Grace,I had a few bad experiences at the Fud myself, and I get really peeved at a bad burger. So, best to avoid situations that make one peeved, no?I've been MIA for awhile and have missed reading your adventures! Thinking I may just turn in a dish for the cinnamon adveture/contest you have goin' on!

Ahhh...I was having a complete burger meltdown the other day and then my kid got a meh report card and it took all the wind out of my sails. I'll have to get revved up again! Haven't been to Fud's in very long while...